Project Engineer - Fully Cooked/Prepared Foods Division

Pilgrim's Pride Corp.•Mount Pleasant, TX

43d

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for oversight of various projects at our fully cooked/prepared foods processing plants. Working closely with Engineering, Plant personnel and Contractors, the Project Engineer will guide the projects to completion according to established schedules and budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required
Three to five years of previous experience required in fully cooked/prepared foods plants
Above average AutoCAD skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Very good project management skills
Very good analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others to identify and capitalize on opportunities that result in successful implementation of changes for the benefit of the business
To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Creation of capital budgeted projects and expenditures for the plant
Serve as Project Lead on projects, developing time lines, coordinating support, tracking progress.
Primary liaison between Contractors and plant personnel assisting in layouts, verification of existing and future utilities, assisting with weekend supervision of Contractors.
Plan and attend safety meetings surrounding projects including acting in an enforcement role as needed.
Coordinate appropriate utilities works, involving relocation of existing utilities and installation of new utilities as needed.
Maintain and Improve our as-built drawings, drawing retention, and version control. Includes facilities, equipment, utilities, and property.
Perform other projects/assignments as needed.
Knowledge and skills in fully cooked/prepared foods business units.
Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, and participates in or supports the E$P program
Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.